COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR SUNTAY JUST IN: The House committee on ethics and privileges recommends voluntary community service and gender sensitivity seminar as a disciplinary action for Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay over his "nag-init" remarks about Anne Curtis, which he made at a

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The 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open is all set for launch on June 17 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac, and ready to make an impact on professional golf locally and regionally.

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‘HINDI HAHAYAAN NG PANGULO NA MAWALAN TAYO NG KONTROL SA BAJO DE MASINLOC’ WATCH: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro says President Bongbong Marcos is aware of reports about a floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). Castro said the president will

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GATCHALIAN, EJERCITO, TULFO, ZUBIRI VISIT QUAKE-HIT AREAS WATCH: Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian with colleagues JV Ejercito, Erwin Tulfo, and Migz Zubiri, visited Sarangani and General Santos City - areas hit hard by the destructive earthquake, highlighting the need to

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ONE OF THE 18 BAGMEN FILES AN AFFIDAVIT BEFORE THE OMBUDSMAN UPDATE: Johnny Buduan, a self-confessed bagman, appeared before the Office of the Ombudsman with legal counsel Levi Baligod on Thursday, June 11, to file an affidavit in line with a subpoena as part of its

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A number of government agencies have launched probes on the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University student athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Awili.

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BALIGOD TO GATCHALIAN, MATIBAG: 'PURO KASINUNGALINAN ANG SINASABI NILA' WATCH: Atty. Levi Baligod, legal counsel for the 18 self-confessed bagmen, rejected statements made by acting Senate President Win Gatchalian and NBI Director Melvin Matibag linking the group to the alleged

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MALACAÑANG ORDERS SWIFT PROBE INTO DEATHS OF TWO ATENEO ATHLETES WATCH: Malacañang extended its condolences to the families of Ateneo de Manila University athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who died during a training session. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said

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MARCOS TO WELCOME GERMAN PRESIDENT NEXT WEEK UPDATE: President Bongbong Marcos will welcome German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a state visit from June 15 to 17. The visit is expected to focus on defense, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, climate

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OVER 100 HOUSE MEMBERS PLEDGE HELP FOR MINDANAO QUAKE VICTIMS UPDATE: At least 139 members of the House of Representatives have pledged help for victims of the deadly Mindanao quake, Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno said, noting that monetary support reached over P9 million. Diokno, a

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CASTRO: ANG TANGING NANINIWALA NA MAY KASALANAN ANG MALACAÑANG SA SENATE ISSUE AY SINA VP SARA AT SEN. CAYETANO WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro echoed House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega’s position that Malacañang should not be blamed for the ongoing Senate leadership

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CASTRO TO VP DUTERTE: CONVINCE BATO TO SHOW UP AT THE SENATE WATCH: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to convince Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to appear at the Senate if she truly wants all 24 senators to discuss the leadership

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'KAILANGAN NAMIN NG DAMIT, GAMOT, HIGAAN' LOOK: A resident of a remote community in Barangay New Aklan, Glan, Sarangani appealed for more assistance for displaced families after the devastating earthquake. Karen Singcala said the Social Welfare Department has delivered relief

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DOLE: TAB BALDWIN MUST EXPLAIN HIS ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT UPDATE: The Department of Labor and Employment has ordered Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team head coach Tab Baldwin to clarify the status of his alien employment permit (AEP) in light of the deaths of

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‘ANG PAULIT-ULIT NA KASINUNGALINGAN, NAGLALAGAY SA ATIN SA KUMUNOY’ WATCH: Malacañang rejects Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that President Bongbong Marcos is to blame for the ongoing Senate leadership crisis. “Ang paulit-ulit na kasinungalingan ay naglalagay sa atin sa

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OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left Wednesday night capped the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 to move within one win of a championship.

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IRAN ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ; U.S. DISPUTES CLAIM UPDATE VIA REUTERS: Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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NBI CREATES TASK FORCE TO PROBE FATAL DROWNING OF ATENEO BASKETBALL PLAYERS UPDATE: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has formed a dedicated task force to investigate the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players

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FIRST BATCH OF IMPEACHMENT PRIVATE PROSECUTORS JUST IN: House lead prosecutor Jinky Luistro names the first batch of private prosecutors who will help in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. They are: -Lorna Kapunan -Lino Kapunan -Sonya Castillo -Deanna

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The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has risen to 47, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Thursday morning, June 11.

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SENATE: NO CONFIDENTIAL OR SENSITIVE INFORMATION COMPROMISED IN WEBSITE DEFACEMENT READ: The Senate confirms the defacement of its website but assured the public that no confidential or sensitive information was compromised based on initial assessment. “The website primarily

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MINDANAO QUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 47 UPDATE: There are now 47 casualties after a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of Mindanao, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Thursday morning. The number of injuries climbed to 688 while at least 31 people remain

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SENATE WEBSITE DEFACED? UPDATE: Nullsec Philippines, a self-proclaimed hacktivist collective, said that it defaced the official website of the Senate of the Philippines as a form of protest against corruption. As of this writing, the Senate website remains under maintenance.

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ADILI FAMILY SEEKS AUTOPSY BEFORE REPATRIATION TO NIGERIA READ: The family of Ateneo student-athlete Divine Adili has requested an autopsy before his remains are repatriated to Nigeria, according to the Nigerian Embassy in Manila. The embassy also urged the Nigerian community

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Isinailalim sa state of calamity ang Sarangani kasunod ng magnitude 7.8 na lindol na tumama noong Lunes, June 8. Ibinahagi ni RPN-DXDX reporter Rem Agdon kay Menchu Macapagal sa NewsWatch Now na maraming residente sa bayan ng Malapatan ang piniling matulog sa town plaza sa

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Pinaiimbestigahan na sa National Bureau of Investigation o NBI ang pagkamatay ng Ateneo de Manila University basketball players na sina Rene Baterbonia at Divine Adili sa Aurora. Humarap na rin sa media ang pamilya Baterbonia sa burol ni Rene sa memorial chapel sa Quezon City.

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It’s a double celebration for Barangay Ginebra as RJ Abarrientos and Justin Brownlee took home the top individual honors in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

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The family of the late Ateneo cager Rene Baterbonia is unconvinced that the deaths of the 19-year-old athlete and teammate Divine Adili during a team building were purely accidental, despite hearing from school officials on the first day of the wake.

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DUTERTE: SENATE CHAOS REFLECTS MARCOS LEADERSHIP Vice President Sara Duterte said the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate reflects the kind of leadership being exercised by President Bongbong Marcos. Speaking in General Santos City, Duterte said a leader without a clear

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New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is expanding the dining lineup at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, building on the restaurants and retail concepts it has introduced since taking over airport operations in September 2024.

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ROVELYN BATERBONIA ON ‘BOOTCAMP’ TRAINING: ‘BAKIT NIYO PA TINULOY?’ WATCH: Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of the late Ateneo de Manila University rookie cager Rene Baterbonia, questioned the need to proceed with beach training if there had been reports of other athletes nearly

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House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega rejects Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that the unresolved Senate leadership dispute is a reflection of the administration's governance. In a statement, Ortega pointed out that a number of lawmakers involved in the chamber's internal

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'HINDI NA MABUBUHAY ANG ANAK KO SA SORRY NIYO' WATCH: Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of Ateneo de Manila University basketball rookie Rene Baterbonia, said no apology can bring her son back. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, June 10, Baterbonia said she is seeking answers and

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China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.

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DUTERTE: ISAMA ANG MGA NAKAKULONG AT NAGTATAGONG SENADOR SA PAG-UUSAP WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte says all 24 senators should sit down and discuss the Senate's priorities and constitutional mandate as one institution. She added that those who are currently jailed and

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SARANGANI UNDER A STATE OF CALAMITY UPDATE: The Sarangani provincial government has declared a state of calamity on Wednesday, June 10, in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake. “The declaration enables the provincial government and local government units to mobilize

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BATERBONIA TO RETURN TO ATENEO DE DAVAO FOR A DAY UPDATE: The remains of basketball star Rene Baterbonia will be brought to the Ateneo de Davao University senior high school, his alma mater, for one day, his long-time coach Jess Evangelio announced on Wednesday, June 10. “This

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DUTERTE: ISAMA ANG MGA NAKAKULONG AT NAGTATAGONG SENADOR SA PAG-UUSAP Vice President Sara Duterte declined to give a direct message to Senate Acting President Win Gatchalian and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano amid the leadership dispute in the chamber. Instead, Duterte said all

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UPDATE: The Supreme Court has junked the petition filed by John Barry Tayam, a private citizen, seeking to declare the validity of the June 3 Senate session that proceeded with the presence of 12 senators. The SC said it dismissed the petition for lack of legal standing,

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MARCOS INSPECTS QUAKE-HIT HOSPITAL IN GENSAN LOOK: President Bongbong Marcos personally inspected St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City on Wednesday, June 10, to assess the damage caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and check on the patients and health workers. The